The GRS is an international, voluntary, full product standard that sets out requirements for third-party certification of recycled content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices and chemical restrictions. The goal of the GRS is to increase use of recycled materials in products and reduce/eliminate the harm caused by its production.

Quality Inspection And Certifications’s accredited scope for GRS includes:

• Content of recycled fibres in textile products
• Content of recycled metal in metal products
• Content of recycled plastic in plastic products
• Content of recycled paper in paper products

• Alignment of definitions across multiple applications;
• Track and trace recycled input materials;
• Provide customers (brands and consumers) with a tool to make informed decisions;
• Reduce harmful impact of production to people and the environment;
• Provide assurance that materials in the final product are actually recycled and sustainably processed;
• Drive innovation in addressing quality issues in the use of recycled materials.

The GRS is intended for use with any product that contains at least 20% recycled material. Each stage of production is required to be certified, beginning at the recycling stage and ending at the last seller in the final business-to-business transaction. Material collection and material concentration sites are subject to self-declaration, document collection and on-site visits.

You can apply online for the GRS Certification. We will use the application details to produce a quotation.

Once the quotation has been accepted, we will ask you to return a signed copy of the quotation and our Scheme Rules.

The following documents are supplied prior to the initial certification:

• Briefing information about the GRS Standard;
• Standard and Implementation Manual;
• Document checklist;
• Inspection report which includes inspection checklists, list of suppliers and subcontractors.

• Opening meeting
• On-site Audit
• Preparation of Audit Report (including Findings)
• Closing meeting

Following the completion of the inspection, a report detailing the findings is provided. Subject to the closure of any nonconformances or findings (if any), a Scope Certificate is issued.

Whenever the client wishes to have its artwork approved, the proposed artwork and Labelling Release form shall be submitted to Quality Inspection And Certifications for approval.

• The certified client may request a Transaction Certificate by emailing us;
• Send a Transaction Certificate Request form and associated documents to us;
• If approved by us, the Transaction Certificate is issued to the client.

• Quality Inspection And Certifications will communicate with the client to plan for the re-assessment and to determine if there has been any changes, such as: production units, subcontractors, recipes or new suppliers. An audit report must be completed by the client and returned to us;
• Quality Inspection And Certifications will conduct the re-assessment;
• Following the completion of the assessment, a report detailing the findings is provided. Subject to the closure of any non-conformances or findings (if any), a certificate with TE labelling is issued.

• GCL Scheme Rules
• GRS Standard, v4.0
• GRS Implementation Manual, v4.2
• CCS Standard, v3.1
• Transaction Certificates Policy
• Scope Certificates Policy
• Standards Claims Policy
  
• Standards Logo Use Specifications
• Request Operator Handbook 
• Request Fee Structure

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For more information about GRS and its certification process please contact us by telephone or email.

The Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) is an international, voluntary standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of Recycled input and chain of custody. The goal of the RCS is to increase the use of Recycled materials and uses the chain of custody requirements of the Content Claim Standard (CCS).

The objectives of the RCS are:

• Alignment of Recycled definitions across multiple applications
• Track and trace Recycled input materials
• Provide consumers (both brands and end consumers) with a tool to make informed decisions
• Provide assurance that materials are actually Recycled and in a final product

The Recycled Claim Standard is intended for use with any product that contains at least 5% Recycled Material. Each stage of production is required to be certified, beginning at the recycling stage and ending at the last seller in the final business-to-business transaction. Material Collection and Material Concentration sites are subject to self-declaration, document collection, and on-site visits.

• Content of recycled fibres in textile products
• Content of recycled metal in metal products
• Content of recycled plastic in plastic products
• Content of recycled paper in paper products

You can apply online for the RCS Certification.  We will use the application details to produce a quotation.

Once the quotation has been accepted, we will ask you to return a signed copy of the quotation and our Scheme Rules.

The following documents are supplied prior to the initial certification:

• Briefing information about the RCS Standard;
• Standard and Implementation Manual;
• Document checklist;
• Inspection report which includes inspection checklists, list of suppliers and subcontractors.

• Opening meeting
• On-site Audit
• Preparation of Audit Report (including Findings)
• Closing meeting

Following the completion of the inspection, a report detailing the findings is provided. Subject to the closure of any non-conformances or findings (if any), a Scope Certificate is issued.

Whenever the client wishes to have its artwork approved, the proposed artwork and Labelling Release form shall be submitted to Quality Inspection And Certifications for approval.

• The certified client may request a Transaction Certificate by emailing us;
• Send a Transaction Certificate Request form and associated documents to us;
• If approved by us, the Transaction Certificate is issued to the client.

• Quality Inspection And Certifications will communicate with the client to plan for the re-assessment and to determine if there has been any changes, such as: production units, subcontractors, recipes or new suppliers. An audit report must be completed by the client and returned to us;
• Quality Inspection And Certifications will conduct the re-assessment;
• Following the completion of the assessment, a report detailing the findings is provided. Subject to the closure of any non-conformances or findings (if any), a certificate with TE labelling is issued.

• GCL Scheme Rules
• RCS Standard, v2.0
• RCS Implementation Manual, v2.2
• CCS Standard, v3.1
• Transaction Certificates Policy
• Scope Certificates Policy
• Standards Claims Policy
  
• Standards Logo Use Specifications
• Request Operator Handbook 
• Request Fee Structure

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For more information about RCS and its certification process please contact us by telephone or email.

The OCS applies to any non-food product containing 5-100 % organic material. It verifies the presence and amount of organic material in a final product. It addresses the flow of product within and between companies, raw material verification, post-harvest processing, manufacturing, packaging and labeling, storage, handling, and shipping through the seller in the last business-to-business transaction. It allows for transparent, consistent, and comprehensive independent evaluation and verification of Organic Material content claims on products by an accredited third-party Certification Body (CB).

The goal of the OCS is to ensure trust in organic content claims and uses the chain of custody requirements of the Content Claim Standard (CCS).

Application and contract

You can apply online for the OCS Certification. We will use the application details to produce a quotation.

Once the quotation has been accepted, we will ask you to return a signed copy of the quotation and our Scheme Rules.

Preparation for the Initial OCS Certification Audit

The following documents are supplied prior to the initial certification:

• Briefing information about the OCS Standard;
• Standard and Implementation Manual;
• Document checklist;
• Inspection report which includes inspection checklists, list of suppliers and subcontractors.

Initial Certification Audit

• Opening meeting
• On-site Audit
• Preparation of Audit Report (including Findings)
• Closing meeting

Following the completion of the inspection, a report detailing the findings is provided. Subject to the closure of any non-conformances or findings (if any), a Scope Certificate is issued.

Whenever the client wishes to have its artwork approved, the proposed artwork and Labelling Release form shall be submitted to Quality Inspection And Certifications for approval.

• The certified client may request a Transaction Certificate by emailing us;
• Send a Transaction Certificate Request form and associated documents to us;
• If approved by us, the Transaction Certificate is issued to the client.

• Quality Inspection And Certifications will communicate with the client to plan for the re-assessment and to determine if there has been any changes, such as: production units, subcontractors, recipes or new suppliers. An audit report must be completed by the client and returned to us;
• Quality Inspection And Certifications will conduct the re-assessment;
• Following the completion of the audit, a report detailing the findings is provided. Subject to the closure of any non-conformances or findings (if any), a certificate with TE labelling is issued.

• GCL Scheme Rules
• OCS Standard, v3.0
• CCS Standard, v3.1
• OCS User Manual, v3.1
• Transaction Certificates Policy
• Scope Certificates Policy
• Policy for GMO Screening of Organic Cotton
• Standards Claims Policy
  
• Standards Logo Use Specifications
• Request Operator Handbook 
• Request Fee Structure

For more information about OCS and its certification process please contact us by telephone or email.

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibers through covering social, chemical and environmental requirements in every stage of processing units.

The objectives of GOTS:

The aim of this Standard is to define requirements to ensure organic status of textiles, from harvesting of the raw materials, through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing up to labelling in order to provide a credible assurance to the end consumer.

The GOTS is intended for use with any product that contains at least 70% organic natural fiber. Each stage of production is required to be certified, beginning at the processing stage and ending at the last seller in the final business-to-business transaction.

Application and contract

You can apply online for the Quality Inspection and Certifications or complete the Application form and return it to Quality Inspection And Certifications. head office or one of our local office. We will use the application details to produce a quotation.

Once the quotation has been accepted, we will ask you to return a signed copy of the quotation and our Scheme Rules.

Preparation for the Initial Quality Inspection and Certifications Audit

The following documents are supplied prior to the initial certification:

• Briefing information about the GOTS Standard;
• Standard and Implementation Manual;
• Document checklist;
• Inspection report which includes inspection checklists, list of suppliers and subcontractors.

Initial certification audit

• Opening meeting
• On-site Audit
• Preparation of Audit Report (including Findings)
• Closing meeting

Following the completion of the inspection, a report detailing the findings is provided. Subject to the closure of any non-conformances or findings (if any), a Scope Certificate is issued.

Labelling Release

Whenever the client wishes to have its artwork approved, the proposed artwork and Labelling Release form shall be submitted to Quality Inspection And Certifications for approval.

Transaction Certificate

• The certified client may request a Transaction Certificate by emailing us;
• Send a Transaction Certificate Request form and associated documents to us;
• If approved by us, the Transaction Certificate is issued to the client.

Re-assessment or Annual Audit

• Quality Inspection And Certifications will communicate with the client to plan for the re-audit and to determine if there has been any changes, such as: production units, subcontractors, recipes or new suppliers. An audit report must be completed by the client and returned to us;
• Quality Inspection And Certifications will conduct the re-audit;
• Following the completion of the audit, a report detailing the findings is provided. Subject to the closure of any non-conformances or findings (if any), a certificate with GOTS labelling is issued.

• • Application Form – GOTS Scope 4 Colorants and Textile Auxiliaries
  • Application Form – GOTS Scope 4-Accessories
  • GCL Scheme Rules
  • GOTS Standard, v6.0
  • GOTS Standard, v7.0
  • GOTS Implementation Manual, v6.0
  • GOTS Implementation Manual, v7.0
  • Transaction Certificates Policy
  • Policy for Change of Certifiers (CB)
  • Scope Certificates Policy
  • Conditions for the Use of GOTS Signs
  • Request Operator Handbook 
  • Request Fee Structure

  Contact us

  For more information about GOTS and its certification process please contact us by telephone or email.

Responsible Down Standard (RDS) certification applies to all supply chain sites of waterfowl down and feather material from the hatchery (if in possession of hatchlings longer than 24 hours), farm, slaughter, processing of down or feather, assembly of the final products, up to the seller in the last business-to-business transaction. Farms and slaughters are certified to the Animal Welfare Modules of the RDS.
Subsequent stages including slaughters of the down and feather supply chain are required to be certified against the requirements of the Content Claim Standard (CCS), up to the seller in the last business-to-business transaction. The Content Claim Standard is a chain of custody standard that verifies the amount of a given raw material in a product. The Content Claim Standard is a chain of custody standard that verifies the amount of a given raw material in a product. The aim of chain of custody, is to preserve the identity of the claimed material, and to track its movement through the supply chain up to the final product. This is done through Scope Certificates (SC) and Transaction Certificates (TC).

GCL offers certification services for the supply chain scope (post farm and post slaughter site) of Responsible Down Standard (RDS).

Application and contract

You can apply online for the RDS Certification. We will use the application details to produce a quotation.

Once the quotation has been accepted, we will ask you to return a signed copy of the quotation and our Scheme Rules.

Preparation for the Initial RDS Certification Audit

The following documents are supplied prior to the initial certification:

• Briefing information about the RDS Standard;
• Standard and Implementation Manual;
• Document checklist;
• Inspection report which includes inspection checklists, list of suppliers and subcontractors.

Initial Certification Audit

• Opening meeting
• On-site Audit
• Preparation of Audit Report (including Findings)
• Closing meeting

Following the completion of the inspection, a report detailing the findings is provided. Subject to the closure of any non-conformances or findings (if any), a Scope Certificate is issued.

Labelling Release

Whenever the client wishes to have its artwork approved, the proposed artwork and Labelling Release form shall be submitted to Quality Inspection And Certifications for approval.

Transaction Certificate

• The certified client may request a Transaction Certificate by emailing us.
• Send a Transaction Certificate Request form and associated documents to us.
• If approved by us, the Transaction Certificate is issued to the client.

Re-Assessment or Annual Audit

Quality Inspection And Certifications will communicate with the client to plan for the re-assessment and to determine if there have been any changes, such as: production units, subcontractors, recipes or new suppliers. An audit report must be completed by the client and returned to us.

Quality Inspection And Certifications will conduct the re-assessment.

Following the completion of the audit, a report detailing the findings is provided. Subject to the closure of any non-conformances or findings (if any), a certificate with TE labelling is issued.

• GCL Scheme Rules
• RDS Standard, v3.0
• CCS Standard, v3.1
• RDS User Manual, v3.0
• Transaction Certificates Policy
• Scope Certificates Policy
• Standards Claims Policy
  
• Standards Logo Use Specifications
• Request Operator Handbook 
• Request Fee Structure

Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) certification applies to all supply chain sites of mohair from the farm, processing of mohair, assembly of the final products, up to the seller in the last business-to-business transaction. Farms are certified to the Animal Welfare and Land Management Modules of the RMS. Subsequent stages of the mohair supply chain are required to be certified against the requirements of the Content Claim Standard (CCS), up to the seller in the last business-to-business transaction. The Content Claim Standard is a chain of custody standard that verifies the amount of a given raw material in a product. The Content Claim Standard is a chain of custody standard that verifies the amount of a given raw material in a product. The aim of chain of custody, is to preserve the identity of the claimed material, and to track its movement through the supply chain up to the final product. This is done through Scope Certificates (SC) and Transaction Certificates (TC).

GCL offers certification services for the supply chain scope (post farm and post slaughter site) of Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS).

Application and contract

You can apply online for the RMS Certification.  We will use the application details to produce a quotation.

Once the quotation has been accepted, we will ask you to return a signed copy of the quotation and our Scheme Rules.

Preparation for the Initial RMS Certification Audit

The following documents are supplied prior to the initial certification:

• Briefing information about the RMS Standard;
• Standard and Implementation Manual;
• Document checklist;
• Inspection report which includes inspection checklists, list of suppliers and subcontractors.

Initial Certification Audit

• Opening meeting
• On-site Audit
• Preparation of Audit Report (including Findings)
• Closing meeting

Following the completion of the inspection, a report detailing the findings is provided. Subject to the closure of any non-conformances or findings (if any), a Scope Certificate is issued.

Labelling Release

Whenever the client wishes to have its artwork approved, the proposed artwork and Labelling Release form shall be submitted to Quality Inspection And Certifications for approval.

Transaction Certificate

• The certified client may request a Transaction Certificate by emailing us;
• Send a Transaction Certificate Request form and associated documents to us;
• If approved by us, the Transaction Certificate is issued to the client.

Re-Assessment Or Annual Audit

Quality Inspection And Certifications will communicate with the client to plan for the re-assessment and to determine if there have been any changes, such as: production units, subcontractors, recipes or new suppliers. An audit report must be completed by the client and returned to us;

Quality Inspection And Certifications will conduct the re-assessment;

Following the completion of the audit, a report detailing the findings is provided. Subject to the closure of any non-conformances or findings (if any), a certificate with TE labelling is issued.

• GCL Scheme Rules
• RMS Standard, v1.2
• RMS User Manual, v1.2
• CCS Standard, v3.1
• Transaction Certificates Policy
• Scope Certificates Policy
• Standards Claims Policy
  
• Standards Logo Use Specifications
• Request Operator Handbook 
• Request Fee Structure

Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) certification applies to all supply chain sites of wool from the farm, processing of wool, assembly of the final products, up to the seller in the last business-to-business transaction. Farms are certified to the Animal Welfare and Land Management Modules of the RWS. Subsequent stages of the wool supply chain are required to be certified against the requirements of the Content Claim Standard (CCS), up to the seller in the last business-to-business transaction. The Content Claim Standard is a chain of custody standard that verifies the amount of a given raw material in a product. The Content Claim Standard is a chain of custody standard that verifies the amount of a given raw material in a product. The aim of chain of custody, is to preserve the identity of the claimed material, and to track its movement through the supply chain up to the final product. This is done through Scope Certificates (SC) and Transaction Certificates (TC).

GCL offers certification services for the supply chain scope (post farm and post slaughter site) of Responsible Wool Standard (RWS).

Application and contract

You can apply online for the RWS Certification.  We will use the application details to produce a quotation.

Once the quotation has been accepted, we will ask you to return a signed copy of the quotation and our Scheme Rules.

Preparation for the Initial RWS Certification Audit

The following documents are supplied prior to the initial certification:

• Briefing information about the RWS Standard;
• Standard and Implementation Manual;
• Document checklist;
• Inspection report which includes inspection checklists, list of suppliers and subcontractors.

Initial Certification Audit

• Opening meeting
• On-site Audit
• Preparation of Audit Report (including Findings)
• Closing meeting

Following the completion of the inspection, a report detailing the findings is provided. Subject to the closure of any non-conformances or findings (if any), a Scope Certificate is issued.

Labelling Release

Whenever the client wishes to have its artwork approved, the proposed artwork and Labelling Release form shall be submitted to Quality Inspection And Certifications for approval.

Transaction Certificate

• The certified client may request a Transaction Certificate by emailing us;
• Send a Transaction Certificate Request form and associated documents to us;
• If approved by us, the Transaction Certificate is issued to the client.

Re-Assessment Or Annual Audit

Quality Inspection And Certifications will communicate with the client to plan for the re-assessment and to determine if there have been any changes, such as: production units, subcontractors, recipes or new suppliers. An audit report must be completed by the client and returned to us;

Quality Inspection And Certifications will conduct the re-assessment;

Following the completion of the audit, a report detailing the findings is provided. Subject to the closure of any non-conformances or findings (if any), a certificate with TE labelling is issued.

• GCL Scheme Rules
• RWS Standard, v2.2
• RWS User Manual, v2.2
• CCS Standard, v3.1
• Transaction Certificates Policy
• Scope Certificates Policy
• Standards Claims Policy
  
• Standards Logo Use Specifications
• Request Operator Handbook 
• Request Fee Structure

PEFC, the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification – PEFC, is a leading global alliance of national forest certification systems. As an international non-profit, non-governmental organization, PEFC is dedicated to promoting sustainable forest management through independent third-party certification. GCL is accredited for providing the PEFC Chain of Custody certification.

PEFC cares for forests globally and locally. PEFC works to protect the forests by promoting sustainable forest management through certification. This means we can all benefit from the many products that forests provide now, while ensuring these forests will be around for generations to come.

Application and Contract

You can apply online for the PEFC Certification or complete the Application form and return it to Quality Inspection And Certifications. head office or one of our local office. We will use the application details to produce a quotation. Once the quotation has been accepted, we will ask you to return a signed copy of the quotation and our Scheme Rules.

Preparation for the Initial PEFC Certification Audit

The following documents are supplied prior to the initial certification:

• Copies of latest PEFC standards
• Client Self-Assessment checklist for the standard. We will ask back the filled Self-Assessment checklist
• Audit Plan
• The applicant must submit the participating sites list and sub-contractor list before the audit if applicable

Initial certification audit

• • Opening meeting
  • On-site Audit
  • Preparation of Audit Report (including Findings)
  • Closing meeting

Following the completion of the inspection or on-site audit, a report detailing the findings is provided. Subject to the closure of any non-conformances or findings (if any), a Scope Certificate is issued. The certificate will be valid for 5 years with conditions as mentioned in the PEFC standard.

Usage of PEFC label

All the certified organizations need to have a PEFC label usage contract with PEFC or the PEFC National Governing bodies where present.

Surveillance or Re-certification audits

• • Quality Inspection And Certifications will communicate with the client to plan for the surveillance audits or Re-certification audits.
  • For any changes in scope of the PEFC certificate, the applicant organization has to inform GCL. Changes may be change in product, change in address, addition of sub-contractors, addition of sites etc. GCL will conduct a scope enhancement audit for the scope changes and a report will be prepared for the same. Subject to the closure of any non-conformances or findings (if any), a Scope Certificate is issued with changes in scope.
  • In a certification cycle 4 surveillance audits will be conducted in during a certification cycle. A detailed audit report will be prepared by GCL. Subject to the closure of any non-conformances or findings (if any), continuation of the PEFC certificate will be recommended.
  • Re-Certification audit will be conducted just before the expiry of the existing certificate. A detailed audit report will be prepared by GCL. Subject to the closure of any non-conformances or findings (if any), A new scope certificate with validity of 5 years will be issued.

• PEFC Standards
• PEFC Scheme Rules
• Request Operator Handbook 
• Request Fee Structure

Under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), any food, seed, or animal feed that is labelled organic is regulated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Under Part 13 of the SFCR, products must be certified as organic according to the Canadian Organic Standards. The SFCR also outlines the organic certification system known as the Canada Organic Regime. The purpose of the Canada Organic Regime is to regulate all parties involved in the certification of organic products (including operators, Certification Bodies and Conformity Verification Bodies) and to verify all applicable regulatory requirements, standards and guidance documents are being met.

Quality Inspection And Certifications’s accredited scope for COR includes:

• Organic Production Systems: General Principles and Management Standards(CAN/CGSB-32.310 – 2020)
• Organic Production Systems: Permitted substances lists(CAN/CGSB-32.311 – 2020)
• Organic Production Systems: Aquaculture – General principles, management standards and permitted substances lists(CAN/CGSB-32.312 – 2023)

You can apply online for the COR Certification. We will use the application details to produce a quotation.

Once the quotation has been accepted, we will ask you to return a signed copy of the quotation and our Scheme Rules.

The following documents are supplied prior to the initial certification:

• Briefing information about the COR Standard;
• Standard and Operator handbook;
• Organic System Plan

• Opening meeting
• On-site Audit
• Preparation of Audit Report (including Findings)
• Closing meeting

Following the completion of the inspection, a report detailing the findings is provided. Subject to the closure of any nonconformances or findings (if any), a Scope Certificate is issued.

Whenever the client wishes to have its artwork approved, the proposed artwork and Labelling Release form shall be submitted to Quality Inspection And Certifications. for approval.

• The certified client may request a Transaction Certificate by emailing us.
• Send a Transaction Certificate Request form and associated documents to us.
• If approved by us, the Transaction Certificate is issued to the client.

• For COR GCL shall require the holder of the certificate to submit the information specified in part 13 of the SFCR once every 12-month period, which begins on the day on which the certificate is issued. The CB shall require the holder of the certificate to submit their intention to maintain certification no later than the date that is 6 months prior to the end of that period.
• Quality Inspection And Certifications will communicate with the client to plan for the re-assessment and to determine if there have been any changes, such as: production units, subcontractors, recipes, or new suppliers.
• GCL shall inspect the operation annually to determine whether its certification should continue.
• Following the completion of the assessment, a report detailing the findings is provided. Subject to the closure of any non-conformances

• GCL Scheme Rules
• COR Operating Manual
• COR Standard
• Request Operator Handbook 
• Request Fee Structure

Contact us

For more information about GRS and its certification process please contact us by telephone or email.

ZDHC MRSL

The ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL) is a list of chemical substances banned from intentional use in textile, leather and footwear manufacturing (except metallic trims). Using chemical formulations that meet the requirements of (conform to) ZDHC MRSL allows suppliers to assure both their customers, and themselves, that banned chemical substances are not intentionally used during production and manufacturing processes. See ZDHC MRSL at -mrsl.roadmaptozero.com

Requirements for ZDHC MRSL Conformance Levels:

• Level 1 – document review of SDS for information relevant to ZDHC MRSL and testing of the formulation which includes screening and analytical testing or only analytical testing.
• Level 2 – onsite assessment of management systems plus evidence that Level 1 principles of analytical evaluation for ZDHC MRSL conformance are fulfilled.
• Level 3 – chemical hazard assessment capability plus evidence that Level 1 and Level 2 principles for ZDHC MRSL conformance are fulfilled.

General Approval Procedure – 

Step -1	Application
The application form needs to fill which asks company and product details. (format provided by GCL)
Step-2	Contracting
On basis of application form GCL will provide a quotation & scheme rule. The operator need to approve by signature of authorised person and provide Company legal documents like Registration documents, Factory License copy to complete the contracting procedure
Step-3	Audit Preparation & planning
GCL will ask to fill in client information to plan an audit
Step-4	Onsite Audit for level- 2 &3
GCL will send auditor to do onsite audit against ZDHC requirements as per respective levels, auditor will submit audit report to GCL ZDHC approver for final decision.
Step-5	Issue Of certificate
Based on the positive decision the conformance Certificate shall be issued and sent to the operator. In the event of disapproval, the reason for disapproval will be stated in the disapproval letter and sent to the operator. Quality Inspection And Certifications will always reserve rights to take decisions including the granting, maintaining, renewing, extending, reducing, suspending, and withdrawing of certification as stated in scheme rule